Looking radiant as ever, when questioned about the gala, Mahira said every year in October, she puts a hold on all her work assignments and focuses on work related to Shaukat Khanum. Her director and producers are aware of this. She explains, this is not because of any political affiliations but something she feels for and has been associated with this cause since the past five years.
Moving on to Hamza Ali Abbasi , who believes Pakistanis have been divided because of their different political interests, and their support for different political parties. However, he believes when it comes to Shaukat Khanum every single person is united; a cause that brings Pakistanis together. Hamza adds that he has been helping the cause by selling tickets since he was as a mere child, perhaps, when Imran Khan was building the first hospital.
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Moreover, Rehma Younus the organiser of the event in Dubai further added that donors are loyal to Shaukat Khanum and the Pakistani community in Dubai has been very supportive of this cause.